Cruise · Trafalgar Tours · 9 nights

Wonders of the American West

Air-conditioned coach with double legroom and onboard washroom throughout
Narrated tram ride along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive with Local Specialist guidance
Authentic cookout dinner with Navajo Nation members in Monument Valley

$7,882 pp twin share

9 nights

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Wonders of American West Guided Tour

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9 Nights

Explore America's most iconic canyons and ancient pueblos on a guided 10-day journey through the West

Walk among stone pillars and hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park
Discover ancient cliff dwellings and Ancestral Puebloan sites at Mesa Verde
Experience Monument Valley with a Navajo guide in an open-air vehicle

Trip Details

Departs: 18 April 2027
Returns: 19 October 2027
Embarks
Operator: Trafalgar Tours

You'll travel through mountain ranges and vast canyons on this 10-day tour. In Bryce Canyon, you’ll walk among stone pillars and amphitheatres. At dinner with your fellow travellers, you may notice light dance off the orange rocks as the glowing sun begins to set. From Moab, travel to Mesa Verde National Park, discovering sheltered alcoves cut into cliffs and ancient pueblo dwellings once home to the Ancestral Pueblo people. In Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, you hear the engine of an ATV rev, then watch dust kick up behind you as you cruise towards the open horizon with a Navajo guide. At Grand Canyon National Park, you stand at the rim with a Local Specialist as the canyon drops away, layer by layer, in vast bands of rock and shadow.

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

18 April 2027

Returns

19 October 2027

Duration

9 nights

From pp twin share

$7,882 pp

18 Apr 2027 - 27 Apr 2027
from $8,032 pp twin share *
25 Apr 2027 - 04 May 2027
from $8,982 pp twin share *
02 May 2027 - 11 May 2027
from $8,057 pp twin share *
09 May 2027 - 18 May 2027
from $8,557 pp twin share *
16 May 2027 - 25 May 2027
from $8,082 pp twin share *
23 May 2027 - 01 Jun 2027
from $8,302 pp twin share *
30 May 2027 - 08 Jun 2027
from $8,002 pp twin share *
06 Jun 2027 - 15 Jun 2027
from $8,002 pp twin share *
20 Jun 2027 - 29 Jun 2027
from $8,032 pp twin share *
05 Sep 2027 - 14 Sep 2027
from $8,102 pp twin share *
07 Sep 2027 - 16 Sep 2027
from $8,082 pp twin share *
12 Sep 2027 - 21 Sep 2027
from $8,102 pp twin share *
14 Sep 2027 - 23 Sep 2027
from $8,102 pp twin share *
19 Sep 2027 - 28 Sep 2027
from $8,057 pp twin share *
26 Sep 2027 - 05 Oct 2027
from $8,182 pp twin share *
03 Oct 2027 - 12 Oct 2027
from $8,157 pp twin share *
10 Oct 2027 - 19 Oct 2027
from $7,882 pp twin share *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Arrive in Las Vegas
Welcome to glittering Las Vegas. At Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, see the City of Lights with the same passion, excitement and ambiance of Europe's most romantic city. This evening, savour dinner accompanied by wine in the company of your fellow travellers.
2
Zion National Park
Embark on a journey to Zion National Park, Utah's first and one of its most iconic treasures. Follow the paths where Native Americans and pioneers once walked as you gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink and red. Learn about the park during a narrated tram ride along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive alongside the rushing Virgin River and soaring canyon walls. This winding road, closed to private vehicles during the summer, will take you to some of the most treasured spots in the park. This evening, arrive at Bryce Canyon Lodge for a leisurely two nights inside the park to explore the nearby trails and vistas.
3
Whimsical Bryce Canyon National Park
Start the day by traveling through Bryce Canyon National Park, the great natural amphitheater. Encounter some of Utah's most unusual, whimsical eroded rock formations that characterize this National Park. With your Travel Director, learn how wind, erosion and iron oxidation created the spellbinding hoodoos. Choose to blaze your own trail on a one-hour horseback ride in the Dixie National Forest. This evening, go off the beaten path and into the woods of Bryce Canyon to view the color-changing hoodoos as the sun sets. Conclude the day feasting on a three-course dinner with wine.
4
Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef
Experience Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, an outstanding biological resource spanning five life-zones, from low-lying desert to coniferous forest. Take in the scenic beauty of the lands once inhabited by the Ancestral Puebloan and Fremont Peoples. Venture to Capitol Reef National Park’s landscape of colorful canyons, ridges, buttes and monoliths. Admire its white sandstone cliffs resembling capitol building domes and reefs evoking barrier reefs of the sea.
5
Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park
Visit Arches National Park, housing the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the remarkable Windows Section and the captivating Double Arch up close. Then it's onto Canyonlands National Park for a drive onto the Island in the Sky, a mesa resting 304 m (1,000 ft) above the countryside. Your sightseeing tour includes various lookout points including the Grand Viewpoint with sweeping views of the Colorado River carving through the red-rock landscape. Tonight, take your pick from a selection of local restaurants to customize your Dine-Around evening.
6
Mesa Verde National Park
Amble through the streets of historic Durango this afternoon before enjoying a deep discovery of the fascinating Mesa Verde National Park. Learn how the park protects some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the United States and is considered one of the top cultural attractions in the Western United States. Among 600 historic cliff dwellings, view the ancient pueblo dwellings known as Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in the country. This evening, settle in for a relaxing stay inside Mesa Verde National Park.
7
Monument Valley
Continue your adventure as you journey to the iconic film location featured as the backdrop for Forrest Gump's final run featured in the film. Deepen your knowledge and your connection with the first peoples of this land as you travel to Monument Valley for an authentic cookout dinner with members of the Navajo Nation. Hop in an off-road, open-air vehicle to the cookout site where you’ll enjoy a delicious barbeque grilled dinner with a chance to try traditional Navajo fry-bread. Bask in the stunning red rock scenery and take in the sounds of nature as you enjoy your picnic style dinner with members of the Navajo Nation. Savour each moment of this insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience that provides a sustainable workforce for the Navajo people.
8
Monument Valley to Mystery Valley
Embark on an exclusive Iconic Experience into Mystery Valley’s relatively unknown haven of Ancestorial Puebloan ruins and rock art. Explore this intriguing stretch of desert full of graceful geological formations, petroglyphs, scattered artifacts like broken pottery shards and breath-taking views of the spectacular buttes of neighboring Monument Valley Tribal Park. A true hidden gem, your visit accompanied by a local Navajo (Diné) guide is a unique opportunity for a guided tour among ancient Indigenous ruins. Continue through the barren beauty of the desert to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park where you will board off-road open-air vehicles to explore the valley. This area is also the backdrop for many Western Hollywood hits, including "Stagecoach" and "Fort Apache." Inspired by these iconic movies, you’ll find “John Wayne’s Cabin” at nearby Goulding’s Lodge. This small structure was used for exterior shots in "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," starring Wayne himself.
9
The Wonders of the Grand Canyon
Begin your final day visiting the historic Cameron Trading Post to pick up some Navajo jewelry, baskets, pottery and artwork. Continue to Desert View for one of the best views of the Grand Canyon from its watchtower. Admire this iconic building inspired by ancient Native American watchtowers and decorated with murals by a Hopi artist. Journey on to Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Choose to hike along the scenic Rim Trail. Alternatively, join a Local Specialist, ''Canyon Tim,'' for a fascinating discussion on the wonders of this natural phenomenon, the local flora and fauna and how you might be able to spot local wildlife. End your vacation inside Grand Canyon featuring a three-course dinner with wine and spectacular sunset views over the canyon.
10
Return to Las Vegas
Wake up to the backdrop of the Grand Canyon and enjoy peace and tranquility before the day-trippers arrive. You may take an optional flight-seeing helicopter ride or fixed wing flight for stunning views over the Grand Canyon before your journey ends with a departure transfer to Las Vegas International Airport. For those extending their stay in Las Vegas, a complimentary hotel transfer to the Las Vegas post-night hotel booked through Insight Vacations is included.

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What’s included

Air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
Day 1 highlights Arrive in Las Vegas: Welcome to glittering Las Vegas. At Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, see the City of Lights with the same passion, excitement and ambiance of Europe's most romantic city. This evening, savour dinner accompanied by wine in the company of your fellow travellers.
Day 2 highlights Zion National Park: Embark on a journey to Zion National Park, Utah's first and one of its most iconic treasures. Follow the paths where Native Americans and pioneers once walked as you gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink and red. Learn about the park during a narrated tram ride along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive alongside the rushing Virgin River and soaring canyon walls. This winding road, closed to private vehicles during the summer, will take you to some of the most treasured spots in the park. This evening, arrive at Bryce Canyon Lodge for a leisurely two nights inside the park to explore the nearby trails and vistas.

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